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While it is a badge of honor to be up early to post on the PC forum, in the interests of full disclosure (ignoring the content of our posts which may not be as accurate as they may appear) our site time clock is central time. But Gary does get high marks for his post because no matter what time of day he made that post it was an enjoyable one to read.
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Jon, you are walking on quicksand with removing one scrap of paper from the bus belonging to DI. How do they remember it all is beyond me. In 30 + years with Mary Ellen I have learned she has a steel trap memory. Off the bus for a month and back on for 22 minutes and remembers exactly where she left her pen.
We also have a extra coffee maker just in case, a hair dryer just in case.
Remember, hair dryers are the hands on electrical system testers on all buses.
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Jon, we had to leave yesterday Sunday, at 6pm. If you are still in the infield, hope you finally get to see the race. We are back in FLL, watching for the television version. Really good to chat again with you and Lady Di. Keep the shiny side up!
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Tom, I would get a window installer, check the others while you are at it. You were close to our house in Southport when in Mrytle Beach, Will be back in V.A. In April give me a call sometimes Floyd V.A.
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Same here Ron, I’ll let Bob know.
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I followed a lot of messages about this when it had lots of traffic a while ago. Seems to have quieted down lately.
My take on nitrogen is maybe fine for the over the road trucker at 12000 plus miles a month. As for our casual use of our bus I have maintained the policy of clean dry air. Getting dry air is easy as we travel with really top grade air dryer on our buses. Attaching a hose and just monitor the kick in and out of the compressor.
This was done on our former Country Coach and doing the same way on the Marathon.
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Ace,
Here’s a couple pictures of my tag and drive bags and as you can see, there’s very little thread showing from the top and bottom nut.
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Check out Jon’s article. any welding shop can make you a set. better than most commercial products. Bob
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The clear coat peeling began well after the warranty period. I understand that nothing lasts forever. Thank you for your reply. I’ll make every effort to keep fresh wax on the next paint job and hope that helps.
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Rob,
Just for grins you could hook up the wiring that you did not reconnect. Prevost has been known to use some system wiring to tie in with other systems. I had to completely rewire the chassis on a burned ’89 chassis, and you would not believe the way the wire numbers jumped from system to system…Unbelieveable.
Just a thought.
Nick
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Tom, we almost bought a Hoffman Conversion, have seen several and even went to PA to visit and see their operation. Don was a consumate gentleman (and salesperson) sadly missed. Great coach work. Love to see pics
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Hey Clifford,
I am not sure about the tank, it is hidden behind the stainless walls in the coach AC/Heat bays. There is an access panel in there though and I can check. I did find a book on the Racor filter last night and it shows that there is a check valve in the the filter canister itself that should stop it from leaking back in to the tank. I suppose it could be bad so that is one more thing to check out. I love a challenge!
Thanks,
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Ace,
Your air systems should not leak down. I know I just described Utopia but when our coaches are right the 2 brake systems and the aux air systems don’t leak.
Our brake systems especially should not leak down when the bus is parked because there is no air pressure to the brake chambers.
Your description does confuse me and there may actually be two issues. Run a standard DOT brake check and if the air pressure goes down with the release of the parking brake, or the steady application of the service brake you have a likely faulty brake chamber diaphragm. That is not uncommon and if your brake chambers are old you may just be ready for new chambers all around. Another issue could be a failed or failing hose. I suspect if you do the DOT brake check and do find a leak you are going to have to either cage an emergency brake or cap a service brake line and carefully get to a service shop if you do not do your own brake work. I can post a lot of photos and walk you through things if needed. DO NOT GET UNDER YOUR COACH UNLESS YOU HAVE IT SUPPORTED. Sorry to shout but that needs to always be said.
But since you say it leaks down over night the problem may also be elsewhere in the brake system. There are too many places to generalize, and it just takes some detective work and soapy water. Sorry for the late response. I missed your post this morning.
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Wish I could help Woody, but I don’t know a thing about those heaters. Your in the right place, some of these Vintage guys will probably be able to help, so stand by.
Where are you, we’re in Titusville?
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Greg,
This is a rough way to check tag axle lift chain length……..raise your coach to its maximum height using the air bags. At the maximum height the chain should have no slack, but should not be beginning to lift the tag axle.
The lifting chambers are a #30 or #36 brake chamber (I can’t remember which) and as long as there has been no change in coach air pressure there is no reason they should not lift the tag. You do have to wait until the drive axle air bags restore the coach to the normal ride height. Assuming your rear weight is around 27,000 pounds the four drive axle air bags should be capable of restoring the coach to ride height with the tag axle clear of the ground. The tag lift chambers are pressurized via a valve located on the frame behind the Norgren that opens or closes the air path between the drive and tag air bags. That valve functions like a Norgren and if the aux air system has had moisture in it or if the valve has not been exercised it might not be fully opening. A quick check is to raise and support the rear of the coach, then apply regulated air pressure to the tag axle lift chambers. Increase the pressure and observe the function of the tag lift chambers. Do not exceed 125 PSI.